Sophomore Second Baseman Tyler Mentzer Named Regional All-American

May 20, 2008

Sophomore second baseman Tyler Mentzer was named a regional
All-American by two separate organizations on Monday, capping a
stellar season by the Delone (Pa.) Catholic High product. A
two-year starter for the Rams, Mentzer was named American Baseball
Coaches of America(ABCA)/Rawlings second-team All-Northeast Region
while also earning second-team All-Northeast Region accolades from
Daktronics.

A starter in 41 of 42 games, Mentzer led the team in hitting at
.360 while his 58 hits and 42 RBI also topped the Rams. He
also led the team in doubles (13), triples (3) and homeruns (4)
while posting a team-best .553 slugging percentage. For his
efforts, Mentzer was tabbed Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
(CACC) first-team All-Conference at second base, a year after being
named CACC second-team All-Conference at a relief pitcher as a true
freshman.

Mentzer was the lone player selected to the All-Region teams
from Philadelphia University, which finished the year with a 22-22
overall record. The Rams earned the top seed in the 2008 CACC
Tournament, falling one win shy of the championship game.